I am actually getting excited about some aspects of moving to Miami. While watching Color Splash Miami with David Bromstad today I heard the Spanish music playing in the background in between scenes and saw some historic places, furniture stores i have visited in the past and actually got excited. I don't know what our future housing situation looks like but I pray that the Lord provides us with a house that has good bones, that is open (or that i have the funds and creativity to open up), that is on a nice street with some trees and that I can infuse my taste and design desires into.
I am excited about teaching my kids about my Cuban heritage and exposing them to the culture in Miami while still endeavoring to raise godly children that can impact their community.
today's verse to hang on to and live day by day, today is:
Isaiah 41:13
New Living Translation (©2007)
For I hold you by your right hand--I, the LORD your God. And I say to you, 'Don't be afraid. I am here to help you.
Matthew 14:30
But when he (Peter) saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he shouted.
Peter looked around at his circumstances and was afraid and began to sink. When he focused on Jesus (he had faith) he was able to walk on water.
Lord help me today to walk in faith by keeping my eyes on YOU and not my surroundings and circumstances.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Monday, February 13, 2012
My hope is in you Lord!
Last Wednesday I missed a phone call because I was on a special field trip to Kanki with my youngest daughter. I truly enjoy that field trip because I love hibachi cooked food, she loves the show and we both love spending time together. When i called back the person on the other end proceeded to inquire about the house we are selling. This very pleasant gentleman was sent by the Lord to encourage me and give me hope. Just 2 days prior i had been completely emotionally drained, only 1 day before i watched as the couple i thought would make an offer on our house, completed the inspection on the home 2 doors down that they did actually make an offer to buy. Now, here i am speaking to a man who has no idea our circumstances, has no idea that we are Christians and that we felt lead to follow the Lords call back to Miami and has no idea the emotional roller exhaustion that i recently encountered. In speaking to the man i state that we only have lived in this home approximately 7 months and that we had no idea that we would move so soon but had we known we definitely would not have bought when we did, however plans change and it is what it is. He then says "its timing, it's timing, it sounds like you are being led. I will just say that." I am thinking "WHAT! how do you know that?", I haven't mentioned God, Him calling us or anything else. How in the world does he know we are being led. at that point i say "well actually, We have been called by God to go back to Miami and so that is what we are doing." He says, "And who are we to question the almighty God".
He was an encouragment and I feel the Lord sent him just to give me hope. I don't know if they will buy the house or not (they did come by and see it on Saturday 2/11) but I know that the Lord hasn't forgotten us. We may sell the house and we may not. Maybe it is his plan that we simply rent it I have to believe walk in faith knowing that He will take care of us. He knows my desire and if my desire isn't in line with his plans then my prayer is that He change my desire to sell this house.
Not knowing what will happen with this home in NC leaves me in limbo about our housing situation in Miami. We certainly can't buy a home if we don't sell this one so looking at the inventory available is useless at this point. I don't feel like renting is a viable option because rent is so high (i can buy cheaper than i can rent of course can't buy if i don't have a down payment- its quite the problem) and the reality is that what is on the market to rent today probably won't be there once we move. I have tossed around the option of buying a 2 bedroom condo but that will be really tight for 5 of us. I don't know and can't possibly know what things will look like in 5 months but I am trying to be patient and wait on the Lord. I am praying for faith and peace.
In the meanwhile i will continue to try to sell our big items on craigslist. Since i don't know where we will end up living I feel like the less "stuff" that we have the more options that we will be able to consider when making our decisions for housing.
I had a dream last night that we were buying a house in our old neighborhood in Miami. Its not a bad neighborhood but after living in clearwater and NC my expectations of neighborhoods and house have changed. I just don't look at Miami that same way. If we had greater resources (don't get me wrong the Lord has blessed us over and abundantly what i could ask for) then we could live in some prime areas and my visual issues would not be a problem but since we are average middle class people our choices in Miami are what they are.
I struggle and constantly ask God "Why?" but i don't know if i will get an answer to that. I am thankful for the time and the experiences that we have had outside of Miami the last 6 years and I pray that those things we have learned and experienced will be forever ingrained in my family.
For now I will continue to pray and wait.
He was an encouragment and I feel the Lord sent him just to give me hope. I don't know if they will buy the house or not (they did come by and see it on Saturday 2/11) but I know that the Lord hasn't forgotten us. We may sell the house and we may not. Maybe it is his plan that we simply rent it I have to believe walk in faith knowing that He will take care of us. He knows my desire and if my desire isn't in line with his plans then my prayer is that He change my desire to sell this house.
Not knowing what will happen with this home in NC leaves me in limbo about our housing situation in Miami. We certainly can't buy a home if we don't sell this one so looking at the inventory available is useless at this point. I don't feel like renting is a viable option because rent is so high (i can buy cheaper than i can rent of course can't buy if i don't have a down payment- its quite the problem) and the reality is that what is on the market to rent today probably won't be there once we move. I have tossed around the option of buying a 2 bedroom condo but that will be really tight for 5 of us. I don't know and can't possibly know what things will look like in 5 months but I am trying to be patient and wait on the Lord. I am praying for faith and peace.
In the meanwhile i will continue to try to sell our big items on craigslist. Since i don't know where we will end up living I feel like the less "stuff" that we have the more options that we will be able to consider when making our decisions for housing.
I had a dream last night that we were buying a house in our old neighborhood in Miami. Its not a bad neighborhood but after living in clearwater and NC my expectations of neighborhoods and house have changed. I just don't look at Miami that same way. If we had greater resources (don't get me wrong the Lord has blessed us over and abundantly what i could ask for) then we could live in some prime areas and my visual issues would not be a problem but since we are average middle class people our choices in Miami are what they are.
I struggle and constantly ask God "Why?" but i don't know if i will get an answer to that. I am thankful for the time and the experiences that we have had outside of Miami the last 6 years and I pray that those things we have learned and experienced will be forever ingrained in my family.
For now I will continue to pray and wait.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
It never ceases to amaze me how the Lord speak to me with just the words I need to hear. Yesterday was a rough day. For some reason i woke up at 3am and was unable to get back to sleep. Needless to say i was physically exhausted by the time the afternoon rolled around. I was emotionally drained because the buyers I had hoped would put a contract in on our home chose the the house 2 doors down. By the time evening rolled around I was ready to sink in my bed and forget the day. I retreated to my bedroom at 8:15 and watched a little HGTV (probably not great to watch since i can't do anything to this house and i don't have a house in Miami to dream about doing anything to).
I woke up this morning rested and ready to conquer the day. wouldn't you know it- the Lord had something to tell me. However, the words that He gave me would not have resonated had i not been emotional and physically drained. The emotions and exhaustion i felt yesterday are still so fresh in my mind that the words pierced and hit right where i needed them to renew me.
I usually read my two year Bible and then I read Jesus Calling by Sarah Young. WELL today's devotional was Come to Me for Rest. I litteraly weeped as I read through it. the verses that it referenced were
Psalms 42:11
New International Version (©1984)
Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.
GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
Why are you discouraged, my soul? Why are you so restless? Put your hope in God, because I will still praise him. He is my savior and my God.
and
Romans 8:28
New International Version (©1984)
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
28We are assured and know that [[a]God being a partner in their labor] all things work together and are [fitting into a plan] for good to and for those who love God and are called according to [His] design and purpose.
God used the devotional writing itself spoke volumes to me. these are the things that stood out to me.
So today I committed (as i will probably will have to do everyday) that i will not worry about the sale of the house (As i did yesterday-so much so that it exhausted me emotionally). We are following Gods calling for our family and I will Hope in the Lord, for I will again praise Him for the help of His presence.
Lord your will be done. Thank you for knowing me so well and providing just the words i need to bring me comfort.
I woke up this morning rested and ready to conquer the day. wouldn't you know it- the Lord had something to tell me. However, the words that He gave me would not have resonated had i not been emotional and physically drained. The emotions and exhaustion i felt yesterday are still so fresh in my mind that the words pierced and hit right where i needed them to renew me.
I usually read my two year Bible and then I read Jesus Calling by Sarah Young. WELL today's devotional was Come to Me for Rest. I litteraly weeped as I read through it. the verses that it referenced were
Psalms 42:11
New International Version (©1984)
Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.
GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
Why are you discouraged, my soul? Why are you so restless? Put your hope in God, because I will still praise him. He is my savior and my God.
and
Romans 8:28
New International Version (©1984)
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Amplified Bible (AMP)
God used the devotional writing itself spoke volumes to me. these are the things that stood out to me.
- "The journey has been too much for you , and you are bone-weary"
- "Remember the I can fit everything into a pattern for good , including the things that you wish were different."
- "Start with where you are at this point in time and space, accepting that this is where i intend you to be."
- "Let Me guide you through the many choices along your pathway."
- "You are on the path of my choosing, so do not give up!"
So today I committed (as i will probably will have to do everyday) that i will not worry about the sale of the house (As i did yesterday-so much so that it exhausted me emotionally). We are following Gods calling for our family and I will Hope in the Lord, for I will again praise Him for the help of His presence.
Lord your will be done. Thank you for knowing me so well and providing just the words i need to bring me comfort.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Wait on the LORD!!!
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